Narrated in two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment in the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.
Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is exactly? But that would be a feat more powerful than any magician has ever accomplished.įirst they have to search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. To have any chance of battling the Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra. In other words, it’s a typical week for the Kane family. If they don’t prevent him from breaking free in a few days’ time, the world will come to an end. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven’t given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become a training ground for young magicians.Īnd now their most threatening enemy yet – the chaos snake Apophis – is rising. It’s best to read the books in order, starting with book 1 The Red Pyramid.The exciting and imagination-fuelled adventures, packed with humour and fantastical characters, are guaranteed to keep readers 9+ gripped.Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. Carter and Sadie embark on a terrifying quest to save their father, discovering their own family history and magical powers in the process. The books follow the story of Carter and Sadie Kane, the kids of a brilliant Egyptologist whose secret plan goes horribly wrong, accidentally unleashing the Gods of Ancient Egypt. The Kane Chronicles does for Ancient Egypt, what Percy Jackson did for Ancient Greece.
Rick Riordan’s books have won awards and sold millions of copies all over the world. Best known for the Percy Jackson series, his books have brought many young readers to mythology with their modern twists and dry humour. The Kane Chronicles is a thrilling series for readers 9+, by bestselling American author Rick Riordan.
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